highlights from the Manitoba buckwheat community
Nutrient Uptake Study Showcased to Agronomists
Results and conclusions from the Buckwheat Nutrient Uptake Study are being presented in a poster to the 2022 Manitoba Agronomists Conference.
Buckwheat in rotation benefits crops
AAFC researchers in PEI have discovered a rare chemical in buckwheat – acyl sucrose – that suppresses wireworms by causing hormonal imbalances.
Check out their research here.
Rejean Picard, MB Agriculture talks about buckwheat
Rejean Picard, MB Agriculture talks about buckwheat
Check out the full video for more information about Manitoba-grown buckwheat.
Buckwheat up front and centre on 2021 Seed MB Cover
Buckwheat up front and centre on 2021 Seed MB Cover
Rejean Picard, MB Agriculture talks about buckwheat
Photo by Rejean Picard of buckwheat in a biomass trial conducted by CMCDC; Mancan seed provided by Durand Seed.
For more info: Seed MB
Remembering Lorne Kyle
Buckwheat up front and centre on 2021 Seed MB Cover
Remembering Lorne Kyle
Lorne and his wife, Rose Marie (Midge) passed away in December 2020. Lorne was an inaugural director of MB Buckwheat Growers Association. The Buckwheat and Oat industry came together to commemorate their lives with a bench overlooking the Valley in Morden, MB.
Remembering Dennis Lange
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis Lange, Board Member. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.